Subject Guides: Political Sciences: Postgraduate Students / Researchers

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Sources

Books in the library:

Level 6: N 001.42 and Open Collection 001.42
Level 2: N 658 RESEARCH
Level 1: N 300.72 and Open Collection 300.72
Online: Encyclopedia of Research Design,

SAGE Research Methods This link opens in a new window

! How to start your research with SAGE Research Methods

How to succeed in your master's and doctoral studies : a South African guide and resource book by J. Mouton Pt. 1. Preparing your research. Getting started -- You and your supervisor -- Scanning the field of study -- pt. 2. Planning your research. The research proposal -- Research resource management -- pt. 3. The research process. The literature review -- Conducting fieldwork -- pt. 4. The research product. The research thesis -- The Three Worlds framework -- Research design map -- Research proposals : examples -- Understanding basic computer terminology -- Resources for literature reviews -- Referencing : rules and formats -- Research ethics.
Call Number: 001.42 MOUTON
ISBN: 9780627024849
Publication Date: 2001
Constructing a good dissertation : a practical guide to finishing a Master's, MBA or PhD on schedule. by Hofstee, E. pt. 1. Foundations. The postgraduate game -- Project management -- Topics -- Thesis statements -- Dissertation structures -- Index cards -- Research basics -- Dissertation proposals -- Supervisors -- Dissertation blues -- pt. 2. The dissertation. The introduction -- The literature review -- The method -- The body -- The conclusion -- Appendices -- Formatting and formalities -- The dissertation defense (viva voce) -- pt. 3. Supporting articles. Academic writing -- Editing -- What not to do -- The Cum Laude pass -- Marking your dissertation -- pt. 4. Postscripts. Bringing it back to basics -- Online support.
Call Number: 001.42 HOFSTEE
ISBN: 0958500711
Publication Date: 2006.
Research Methods in Politics by Peter Burnham; Karin Gilland; Wyn Grant; Zig Layton-Henry
Call Number: 320.072 RESEARCH
ISBN: 0333962540
Publication Date: 2004
Practical Research by Paul D Leedy, Jeanne Ellis Ormrod
Call Number: Online
ISBN: 9781292339283
Publication Date: 2020

LIBRARY RESEARCH COMMONS for registered M&D students

RESEARCH COMMONS GUIDE

Research Guide
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Research Support
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RESEARCHER VISIBILITY

Altmetrics tools allow you to track research impact and reach people in new ways. You can see where your work is discussed, and so understand your audience. The real benefits come when you use the tools to co-produce knowledge. Read about it here.

Short summary of various metrics, by Taylor & Francis.

Contact your librarian for assistance with your H-index calculation.

ORCID

Create a sustainable research portfolio with ORCID

Contact your librarian should you need assistance with your ORCID profile as well adding your publications to ORCID.

Access Google Scholar and sign in with your gmail account. Click on My Citations and follow the instructions.

Contact your librarian for assistance with your Google Scholar profile and adding your publications to your profile.

REFERENCING

Endnote

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STATISTICS AND ANALYTICS SOFTWARE

Atlas.ti = Contact UP IT Support to download on your computer.

User Manual.

Overview

SPSS = Available on all the computers in the Merensky2 Library Research Commons.

Qualitative Data Analysis with ATLAS. ti by Susanne Friese Now updated to cover latest versions and featuring instructions for both Mac and Windows users, this book is still the go-to source of support for getting to grips with qualitative data analysis using ATLAS.ti. With over twenty years of experience using, developing, and teaching ATLAS.ti, Susanne Friese is the perfect data analysis tour guide. Aware of common challenges and sticking points, she eases readers from readying and organizing data into coding and querying it, providing not only tips on how to prepare for analysis, but also the tools and technical know-how needed to observe, examine, and discuss data. Placing quick software 'skills training' tutorials alongside different stages of the data analysis process, she gives readers the opportunity to integrate software training with their actual analysis.
Call Number: N 658 RESEARCH FRIESE
ISBN: 9781526446237
Publication Date: 2019
SPSS statistics for dummies; 3rd edition. pt. I. Getting started with SPSS -- pt. II. Getting data in and out of SPSS -- pt. III. Messing with data in SPSS -- pt. IV. Graphic data -- pt. V. Analyzing data -- pt. VI. Making SPSS your own : settings, templates, and looks -- pt. VII. Programming SPSS with command syntax -- pt. VIII. The part of tens.
Call Number: Electronic book
ISBN: 9781118989036
Publication Date: 2015

WRITING TIPS & RESEARCHER INSPIRATION

Lupton, D. 2015. 30 tips for successful academic research and writing.

Writing your journal article in 12 weeks : a guide to academic publishing success by Wendy Laura Belcher
Call Number: 300.72 BELCHER
Publication Date: 2009

A-Z of social media for academia, by Prof Andy Miah
The definitive guide to the social media tools available to academics, and how you can use them as you go about your scholarly work.

Writing a Dissertation for Dummies by Carrie Winstanley Chapter 1: So You Have to Write a Dissertation Chapter 2: Thinking About a Research Question Part II: Getting Set Up for Your Dissertation Chapter 3: The Structure of Your Dissertation Chapter 4: Getting Started Chapter 5: Finalising Your Research Question, Dissertation 'Type' And Considering Ethics Chapter 6: Reading Efficiently and Taking Useful Notes Part III: Getting On With Your Research Chapter 7: Researching in Libraries and the Using the Internet Chapter 8: Creating Your Own Empirical Data Chapter 9: Analysing Data And Drawing Conclusions Chapter 10: Staying on Track Part IV: Writing and Polishing Chapter 11: Managing Your Argument: 'Writing Up' Your Non-Empirical Dissertation Chapter 12: Writing Up Your Empirical Dissertation Chapter 13: Writing Effectively Chapter 14: References, Bibliographies and Appendices Chapter 15: Sorting Out The Presentation of Your Dissertation Part V: Managing The Overall Experience Chapter 16: Your Work Habits Chapter 17: Looking After Yourself Physically and Emotionally Chapter 18: Ten Common Dissertation Pitfalls to Avoid Chapter 19: Ten Essential Tips For Completing Your Dissertation Chapter 20: Ten Items For Your Very Final Checklist
Call Number: Electronic book
ISBN: 9780470742709
Publication Date: 2012

PLAGIARISM AND TURNITIN

Anti-Plagiarism and Turnitin

RESEARCH DATA and RESEARCH DATA MANAGEMENT (RDM)

UP Research Data Respository
HSRC Data Sets
The HSRC Research Data Service provides a digital repository facility for the HSRC’s research data in support of evidence based human and social development in South Africa and the broader region.

FACULTY SUPPORT

Writing skills - visit the Humanities Faculty Writing Centre (HWC).

** Links to HWC Resources.

Faculty Student Advisor: Ms Modipadi Phala (email pm.phala@up.ac.za).

Political Sciences: Postgraduate Students / Researchers

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